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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their babies at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suitable for use up to 6 months when your baby is required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket. MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together and it came with a travel bag. Size Cots and cot beds vary in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally intended for children who are the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available – standard and large – both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/– three. MFM mom home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy. Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot. Height When you are choosing a cot for your bed be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for feeding your babies. It must also be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm. You should also think about the height you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch a button. Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed. Design There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in night light, a soothing centre that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed. For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was simple to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby – especially after a c-section. Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Cots 4 Tots includes an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it is relatively compact when not in use. MFM mom home test Leya also liked the functionality of this crib for bed, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly maneuverable and is extremely durable. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said. Safety The most important security aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from the C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also not add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat. The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents). In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed. A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside beds to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet. The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.